2025 Weather Data
This past year seemed drier than normal, as reflected in the data. Also, we didn’t have as high temperatures this past summer as we have had in the past.
Why I Took the Second Deferred Retirement Program
What changed my mind? The answer lies in a combination of deteriorating workplace conditions, practical considerations, and the simple recognition that sometimes life presents you with an opportunity that's too sensible to pass up.
I was Never Going To Vote for Trump,
This will be my only political statement, but with all that is going on just six weeks away from the election, I had to say something and get it off my chest. I am a veteran, so his comments especially upset me, and he doesn’t deserve to be the Commander in Chief.
Against the Odds: The Extraordinary Lifespans of My Paternal Ancestors
The combined probability is approximately 0.000000456% (or, to put it another way, a 1 in 219,478,738 chance of this occurring), which is extraordinarily low.
Solar Eclipses I Can Recall From My Life
Thinking back to this April when a solar eclipse graced much of the U.S., it sparked memories of eclipses from my own life that stand out in my memory. Surprisingly, only three come to mind: 1970, 2012, and 2017.
Finally Catching the Northern Lights
On the night of May 10, 2024, Rose and I were treated to an extraordinary sight: the aurora borealis, or northern lights, finally visible to us here in Northern Washington. We have been here for eight years, and this is the first time we have seen them.
The Importance of Interviewing and Recording Your Loved Ones
While I did record a few of my Dad’s telephone calls and one video interview, I wish I would have done more. Additionally, I wish I had been able to perform these functions easily when my grandparents were still alive. Today, there is no excuse not to capture your relatives before they pass away.
How AI Saved Me Time and Frustration with a Simple Excel Formula
While I found a similar formula on many other pages, my version of Excel would not run it and kept giving me an error.
What AI Apps Am I using?
I asked each app/model a simple question: “Explain climate change to a 12-year-old.” Below, you will see which AI app and model was used to answer the question and the references listed (if any). What is shown is exactly what came out of the app/model.
